Business
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Fiji rolls out base-and-stand taxi framework, impacting about 1,500 open-base drivers
Fresh taxi rules could redraw the map for Fiji’s open-base drivers, affecting about 1,500 operators as bases and stands are reassigned. With space tight in Lautoka and Nadi, independent drivers warn the shift may squeeze livelihoods and shift control toward larger operators, even as a gradual transition unfolds through 2027.
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Fiji’s Motiva unveils digital, professional vehicle sales to raise market transparency
Entrepreneur Praneel Dass unveils Motiva, a Fiji-based platform that professionalizes vehicle sales with expert evaluations, photography, and online marketing. It’s designed to boost transparency for buyers and streamline corporate fleet disposals, signaling a new, trust-focused era for Fiji’s automotive market.
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Fiji Shifts from BOT to BOO, Granting Provincial Councils Long‑Term Ownership of Government Properties
Cabinet backs a major shift: ownership of government-leased properties would stay with provincial councils under a Build, Operate and Own model. The move aims to align rents with market values and strengthen long-term assets while keeping public services housed in the same buildings.
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TotalEnergies Fiji to ration fuel as panic buying drains stocks, essential services prioritized
Panicked buying is draining fuel stocks at local stations as drivers top up repeatedly and haul drums. Stations are scrambling to manage deliveries and prioritise essential services, signaling tighter limits ahead.
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TotalEnergies Tightens Fiji Fuel Monitoring, Speeds Deliveries to Avert Station Outages
TotalEnergies is tightening its watch on Fiji’s fuel supply, with closer station monitoring and faster deliveries when stocks run low. Managers touch base with outlets three times a day, but brief handover outages can still occur as fuel moves from terminal to pump.
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Nadi International Airport to install 3.25MW solar farm, Fiji’s largest airport-scale solar project
Fiji’s Nadi International Airport is set to power up with a bold solar project. The first stage, a 3.25 MW installation, aims to boost reliability and trim emissions, with local technicians trained as the rollout unfolds. A landmark move in Fiji’s renewable energy journey.
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Fiji eyes bulk sustainable aviation fuel from Australia under new Civil Aviation Master Plan
– Fiji’s new aviation master plan hints at a bold shift toward sustainable fuel, blending international partnerships with local innovation to lower emissions and boost fuel security. – From sugarcane waste to cross-country SAF deals with Australia, Fiji maps a future where cleaner skies meet tighter regulatory expectations. – A strategic push to decarbonise long-haul…
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Westpac Fiji marks 25 years backing Leadership Fiji as Basil joins the 2026 cohort and Stolz is named a Leadership Fiji fellow
Two Westpac Fiji colleagues mark notable Leadership Fiji milestones in the program’s 25th anniversary year, underscoring the bank’s enduring investment in national leadership. Discover how immersive leadership training is nudging Fiji’s teams, communities, and future forward.
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Fiji fuel supply stays on track as TotalEnergies reports steady tanker arrivals amid panic buying
Fiji’s fuel supply stays on track despite a surge in demand that emptied some pumps. Officials say any shortages are temporary and driven by panic buying, not a disruption to ongoing imports.
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Fiji Gas: LPG deliveries on schedule as regional sourcing shields Fiji from Middle East disruptions
Global energy jitters meet local stability: LPG deliveries are on schedule and stock levels remain solid. Officials emphasize a predictable monthly pricing cycle and warn against panic buying, which could strain distribution and safety.